Fatal Attraction: Glenn Close Is The Wife
August 16, 2018
It’s an all too familiar story for women of a certain age: A decades-long marriage in which the wife sublimates her ambitions and talents to support the husband as he prospers and succeeds. For some couples, this arrangement works- for others, the combination of inflated egos and lost opportunities becomes…
The 92-Year-Old Man: Mel Brooks Continues To Make Us Laugh
July 26, 2018
After 75 years in show business, you’d think he may want to at least slow down. But comedian Mel Brooks, now 92, continues to believe he has a mission in life: to make terrible things entertaining. From his early days in Brooklyn and the Catskills to his work behind the scenes…
Sounds Of Silence: Paul Simon At The End Of His Concert Career
June 28, 2018
Whether you’re a fan of his old Simon and Garfunkel days or prefer his more recent solo career, there’s no doubt that Paul Simon has had a remarkable musical career spanning over 6 decades. And now, as he approaches his 77th birthday in October, he’s on one last concert tour that brings him to…
Glitz And Glamour: New Documentaries Premiering In May
May 4, 2018
May in New York City is known for The Met Gala, an annual premier fashion event. And now, just in time, comes a new documentary about one of fashion’s most iconic figures, André Leon Talley. The Gospel According to André tells the life story of 69-year-old André Leon Talley, the larger-than-life fashion figure who grew…
That’s A Wrap: At Age 70, Diane Von Furstenberg Has Advice And Fashion For You
October 5, 2017
Women who were in the work world in the early 70s almost inevitably owned the “wrap” dress- the iconic garment made by designer Diane Von Furstenberg, who championed the strength and vitality of working women then, and who continues to do so today, as she herself still works in the…
If The Shoe Fits: The Colorful Life And Career of Shoemaker Manolo Blahnik
July 27, 2017
You may have heard his name spoken with reverence if you watched Sex and The City. Or, perhaps, you’ve emptied your wallet to own one of his coveted styles for yourself. For many a stylish woman, the name Manolo Blahnik is synonymous with the height of fashion. Even if you…